The Philippines is dealing with an issue that rarely commands headlines yet affects every community: showcasing the increasing electronic recycling. In contrast to plastic or paper, the risks of disposed electronics are usually not evident, heavy metals and toxins leaking into land and water, or precious resources wasted in discarded devices. To solve this problem, just regular recycling cannot suffice, it requires a system that ensures the product lifespan is increased, promotes responsible consumption and provides businesses and consumers with practical methods to minimize their footprint while maintaining the value.
It is in this context that HMR Philippines has established itself as a player in the circular economy. The company was founded by Randell Carman in the 1980s as Harrington’s Metal Recyclers before expanding to the Philippines. In a period of over forty years, HMR has evolved into an promising ecosystem, which integrates recycling, reverse logistics and surplus reselling. Its recycling division Envirocycle is currently one of the largest electronic recyclers and IT disposition companies in the nation with a supportive system of ten retail stores, a popular online auction platform, and a growing online e-Commerce site. HMR.ph.
Services Anchored in Sustainability
HMR’s value reflects its purpose: circularity and stewardship, customer trust, safety and compliance, innovation, and quantifiable ESG impact. Its mission is to increase the lifespan of products and materials by reusing, refurbishing, remanufacturing and certified recycling. “We aim to be the most reliable circular solutions system in the Philippines, where businesses and consumers realize value, minimize carbon footprint, and reuse products easily,” says Samuel Powell, CEO, HMR Philippines.
At the heart of this vision lies the IT asset disposition. HMR offers secure data destruction, software deletion, degaussing, physical shredding, along with asset recovery and certified e-recycling. Its zero-to-landfill policy guarantees that all materials are reused, remanufactured or recycled. To add further, the reverse logistics works together with this service, enabling businesses to consign or liquidate assets that are subsequently refurbished and sold in the retail stores, auction houses, and even online by the company.
Other services offered by the company include: reinstatement services, helping tenants vacate premises responsibly while salvaging and reselling usable materials.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Creating awareness of electronic recycling and changing the mindset of second-hand products has been one of the pressing challenges, today. A significant number of consumers are still reluctant to think about refurbished products, even though they are functional and more affordable. HMR responds to this with its certified Pre- Owned program, which appeals to the quality, reliability and environmental advantages of refurbished products. By doing so, it promotes the idea that reuse is not only practical but also essential for sustainability.
Furthermore, this mission is backed up by innovation in every step. HMR has invested in machinery to upcycle memory modules and re-manufacture components, reducing waste while creating renewed value. Also to note, it uses AI in supply chain management to find the efficiencies and enhance sustainability. “To achieve scalability and smarter operations, we have also developed an in-house programming team to create systems both in logistics and in the customer-facing platform”, Samuel notes.
We aim to be the most reliable circular solutions system in the Philippines, where businesses and consumers realize value, minimize carbon footprint, and reuse easily
Behind these systems is a team of diverse individuals. Business developers work and engage with clients both locally and internationally and lead them through circular solutions and ESG compliance. The expertise of engineers, technicians, carpenters, welders, and upholsterers is involved in refurbishment, and administrative personnel handle regulations and documentation to guarantee complete compliance. This technical expertise coupled with the client service support, enables HMR to provide high-quality and consistent service.
The Road Ahead for Circular Innovation
Going forward, HMR intends to increase education on electronic recycling, especially at school and local government programs to ensure that the new generation have the knowledge on how to address the sustainability issues. The company also has a vision of expanding its remarketing channels, increasing the online presence, and introducing new recycling programs that can improve the ESG performance for its partners.
With full licensing to provide carbon abatement reporting, HMR now offers clients measurable insights into the environmental savings achieved through collaboration. These steps underscore a clear ambition: to make circularity a mainstream reality in the Philippines, one refurbished asset and one educated community at a time.
Warren Carman, Vice President (Technology & Marketing), HMR Philippines
Warren Carman is Vice President of Technology & Marketing at HMR Philippines. As part of his job, he leads online auction, digital strategy and oversees innovations that combine technology and sustainability. Having a solid background in finance and surplus asset valuation, Warren plays a key role in the development of platforms that maximize reverse logistics and refurbishment.
He believes in enhancing the ESG impact of the company through measurable results, quality delivery, and innovative, responsible reuse endeavors.
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